Ed provided a report of the chapter’s finances. The chapter’s bookkeeping would be switching to an accrual basis and would be able to provide chapter entities, like working groups, with reports of their finances. Also, the chapter had acquired a square account for credit card purchases by attendees at CDSA events.

Ed also presented on the Debs dinner. Members could now purchase tickets. Kevin R was still waiting on some responses for nominees.

Zach spoke on the chapter’s role in the planning of the pre-convention regional conference. An announcement for members to register if interested in attending would be sent out the following week. The chapter would help National in locating venues and finding solidarity housing as well.

Anna presented on updates for planning of the March general meeting. The space was booked and the chapter needed to announce the meeting.

Will reported on the status of two strikes the chapter had endorsed. The Cook County College teachers strike had reached a tentative settlement. The Chicago International Charter School strike was ongoing.

The EC took a ten-minute break.

Dele presented on a proposal he with other members nationally intended to introduce at the National Convention allowing for state and regional structures and requesting some time at the March general meeting to present on this proposal. Melinda moved to refer adding this to the group who would write the agenda. The motion was seconded. Melinda added an amendment with instruction not to emphasize this presentation over campaign work. The amendment was seconded and adopted. (18 Ayes: Joe A, Will B, Melinda B, Ramsin C, Waleeta C, Spencer C, Sierra C, Ed C, Sean D, Sean E, Anna F, Tina G, Isa J, Lucie M, Leonard P, Zach S, John T, Rachel Z; 0 Nays; 1 Abstention: Simon S) The motion to refer the proposal to committee with instructions was adopted unanimously by members present.

Spencer presented on the current state of the electoral ad hoc committee. The Sanctuary for All canvass had occurred, but there weren’t final numbers. The electoral ad hoc committee would have to dissolve February 12 according to the chapter bylaws. The Electoral Ad Hoc Committee had drafted a proposal to form a Get Out The Vote Committee to finish the election season. Lucie moved to adopt the proposal to form a GOTV Ad Hoc Committee. The motion was seconded and adopted. (20 Ayes: Joe A, Will B, Melinda B, Ramsin C, Waleeta C, Spencer C, Sierra C, Ed C, Sean D, Sean E, Anna F, Tina G, Isa J, Lucie M, Robin P, Leonard P, Zach S, Simon S, John T, Rachel Z; 0 Nays; 0 Abstentions)